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UPCOMING EVENTS
BBQ Chicken Dinner at Holy Name of Jesus Church
Sunday, August 24th
Noon to 2:00pm
Holy Name of Jesus Church in South Deerfield will be holding a BBQ Chicken Dinner Takeout in their church parking lot. Come August 24th to pickup one, two, or more delicious BBQ dinners with all the fixings! Try your luck at winning one of the many raffle prizes while you're there. Details of the menu and how to purchase tickets for the dinners as well as raffle prizes are in the announcement to the left. Tickets must be purchased before August 17th.​
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Hope to see you there!
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2025 Eastern Diocese Youth Retreat
Monday, August 18th at 3:00 pm through Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 am
The annual Eastern Diocese Youth Retreat will be held at Camp Berea, located in Hebron, New Hampshire. This year's theme is: What God Can Do For You.
Youth, ages 8-17 are all invited to attend for the entire week--and you can bring a friend! The cost for the week if you choose to stay the entire time is $225.00 per person.
Father Joe will make a one day trip there on Tuesday, August 19th, leaving Westfield at 7:30 am, to return to Westfield in the evening. Contact Father Joe if you wish to accompany him for the day.
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See Father Joe for registration and health forms and any transportation arrangements. The Registration deadline is 6/25/25.
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School Supplies Donations
For the months of July and August we are collecting school supplies to be donated to those children in need.
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Please donate what you can--from pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, to lined paper, notebooks, binders, and backpacks--all are appreciated!
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A donation box is located inside the church, at the back of the pews.
Eastern Diocese Bible Study
If you would like to join the Eastern Diocese Bible Study, it is held online the second Thursday at 7:00 PM. In order to join, please indicate so by emailing ksobiechowski@yahoo.com or revpauls@yahoo.com.
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These studies last one hour and are very spiritually beneficial to the listener.
Feeding the Hungry
Fourth Monday of Every Month
St. Joseph's Parish feeds the hungry in Westfield, MA (approximately 80 individuals), once a month on the fourth Monday. Individual donation envelopes are located next to the Sunday collection basket for those who would like to contribute financially to this great cause, or you may contact the Parish Rectory via phone call or email using the Contact Us page. Please make checks payable to "St. Joseph's Food Bank". For those looking to volunteer, please contact Father Joe at the Rectory or use the Contact Us page.
